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Graphics A Level

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Getting Ahead

Graphics A Level at Havant Campus

Are you studying the Graphic Design and Illustration A Level at Havant Campus in September? If so, you’re in the right place!
We have put together the following ‘Getting Ahead’ work to help prep you for your course over the summer.
We can’t wait for you to start College with us soon!
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During your A level, you can explore a wide range of approaches, techniques and specialisms. Here are some examples of careers which could stem from studying this course. Have a look at the following TouTube short films, following ‘A Day in the Life of ‘ …….

Graphic Designer

Illustrator

Muralist

Tattoo Artist

Printmaker

Web Designer

Digital Sign Writer

Traditional Sign Writer

Type is everywhere! From Ancient Illuminated manuscripts to contemporary  web pages and magazine design,  visual communication through the written word has been at the heart of ancient and modern culture.

Make a mood board of inspiration exploring creative and decorative letter forms.

Here are some examples to get you thinking!

Explore the Illustration techniques of collage & assemblage.
Make your own personal collage using the phrase ‘Who am I.’ You can make this digitally or practically. Look at artists such as Raul Haussman, Kurt Schwitters, Benjamin Savignac & David Carson for inspiration, and have fun!
Some examples:

Resources

Your Learning Space

*This is a representation of your learning space and may not be the exact room you will be using

I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services student

The tutors were really supportive and it was all thanks to them that I have achieved what I have. I’ve also made loads of great friends and really enjoyed my time at the college.

Lizaveta Sinkerich, A Level student

My experience at the college has been really good, it’s been really rewarding, all the lecturers were so lovely and supportive there’s no way I could have done it without them - the teaching has been outstanding.

Lucie Brooks, A Level student